Section 129 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Otterham Creek to Rochester
12.8 miles (20.6 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 862 753. Finish: TQ 745 686. OS grid.
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Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. In Suffolk, the National Trust says the path across Dunwich Heath and its beach is closed after a wildfire, with no pedestrian access. In Somerset, the council says three short sections near the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier (Pawlett, Chilton Trinity and Express Park) are closed for construction works, and a long-term diversion is in place around Hinkley Point C. Source: somerset.gov.uk.
Up and down
About 107 m of climbing and 103 m of descent; highest point 36 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Otterham Creek.
- Bus stops
- Crossing, 80 m from the start. Directions TQ 861 753Power Station, 490 m from the start. Directions TQ 866 750Power Station, 560 m from the start. Directions TQ 867 750
Getting back
The section finishes at Rochester. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Rochester, 110 m from the finish. Directions TQ 745 685Strood, 880 m from the finish. Directions TQ 740 693
- Bus stops
- Railway Station, 140 m from the finish. Directions TQ 744 686Rochester Train Station, 160 m from the finish. Directions TQ 744 686Community Hub, 280 m from the finish. Directions TQ 745 683
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%, grass 19%, gravel and tracks 16%, earth, rock and mud 8%; the rest (25%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 2 kissing gates, 1 gate, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 30 m in a kilometre (1 in 33), starting 10.7 miles in.
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